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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 4:  This step tests for a short to ground on the ignition 1 voltage supply circuit of the fuel injector.
  2. 5:  This step tests for an open ignition 1 voltage supply circuit between the injector fuse and a fuel injector electrical connector.
Fuel Injector Circuit Diagnosis

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Engine Controls Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Connector End Views or Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector End Views
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls
2 Are any fuel injector DTCs set? Go to DTC P0201-P0206 Go to Step 3 
3 Inspect the fuel injector fuse.
Is the fuel injector fuse open?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect an electrical connector of a fuel injector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Probe the ignition 1 voltage supply circuit of a fuel injector with a test lamp connected to B+.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 6  Go to Diagnostic Aids
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect an electrical connector of a fuel injector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Probe the ignition 1 voltage supply circuit of the fuel injector with a test lamp connected to a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to DTC P0341 Go to Step 7 
6
  1. Test the ignition 1 voltage supply circuit of each fuel injector for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Replace the fuse.
Did you complete the action?
Go to Step 8  -
7 Repair the open or poor connection in the ignition 1 voltage supply circuit of the fuel injectors. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you complete the repair?
Go to Step 8  -
8 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 3